Facilities Manager - Syracuse, NY

Belden Inc • Town of De Witt, NY

20h

About The Position

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the management of all activities associated with the Buildings & Grounds Facilities of the PPC Syracuse Plant. Responsibilities within the scope of the role will include investigating concerns, planning and scheduling of installations, repairs, preventative maintenance, management of special projects related to the facility and regulatory state and federal laws compliance. Provide support for facilities projects in other plants of the organization.

You will make a difference in the following ways

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in engineering preferably mechanical or electrical
• 5 to 10 years of equipment and facilities maintenance experience in a manufacturing setting
• Minimum 5 years of previous supervisory experience
• Lean manufacturing experience or Six Sigma certification
• Experience in overseeing multiple manufacturing buildings
• Extensive knowledge of preventative maintenance functions, industrial electrical concepts, pneumatic systems, plumbing and carpentry
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work with a culturally diverse workforce
• Proficient in Project Management
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to engage and motivate staff
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and SAP
• Ability to analyze and solve problems to support continuous improvement
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while working in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment
• Strong regulatory knowledge and familiarity with the New York construction, safety and environmental laws
• ISO14001 knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal skills to effectively deal with individuals at all levels in a culturally diverse workplace

Responsibilities

• Oversee Facilities department operation and monitors activity of department personnel and applicable maintenance contractors
• Align sustainability goals, environmental standards, energy efficiency initiatives and safety practices
• Oversee general facility maintenance to include, but not limited to, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and compressed air.
• Ensures the maintenance and upkeep of all plant utilities to include electrical, gas, air and water.
• Provides facility wide technical assistance directed at improving long and short-range equipment reliability.
• Establishes and oversees the execution of the preventative maintenance programs put in place for facilities equipment
• Adheres to applicable local, state and federal regulations for Safety and Hazardous Waste Management to ensure the health and safety of personnel and to prevent environmental excursions.
• Assists with the management of outside vendors for various facility issues to include grounds and housekeeping, security and in-house cafeteria.
• Develops annual department budget and ensures adherence to spending levels
• Approves employee requests for time off and ensures approved time does not hinder production needs
• Communicates job expectations to employees, monitors, and appraises employee performance to reduce department turnover
• Provides opportunities for staff self-development and empowerment
• Interviews and make hiring decisions for new staff
• Handles employee counseling, annual performance reviews, and termination of employees as needed
• Performs all other duties as assigned
• Prepare and manage capital appropriation projects
• Provides support to the EHS management in the implementation of all the regulations to meet the government and Belden standards and regulations.

Benefits

• health/dental/vision
• long term/short term disability
• life insurance
• HSA/FSA
• matching retirement plans
• paid vacation
• parental leave
• employee stock purchase plan
• paid leave for volunteer work in your community
• training opportunities
• professional talent management and succession planning
• corporate health well-being initiatives
• a work culture which includes commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and sustainability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level